I spotted these guys today on a trail run in the East Bay, CA. It just rained so there were lots mushrooms and amphibians out! I pointed these mushrooms out to my son as cool organisms that are not to be eaten.
I saw all of the death cap features I’ve read about / been warned about, except for a volva. But maybe there’s one buried under the leaves. These were growing under what might be oak trees.
I’m aware the Western Destroying Angel also grows in this area, and might be more likely to appear at this time of year?
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Does it grow from a “cup” at the bottom? Then definitely
Picture Mushroom identifies it as either death cap (which is obviously lethal), or false death cap, which is just toxic
I know it’s an old post, but I just wanted to write: someone recommended to do a “cross-section” to identify - the best course is actually not pick it up and/or cut it. Don’t they have anything else to do? Maybe lick the knife after dissection as well?
I know nothing on the subject, but just suspecting that it might be called a “death cap” would be enough to stop me from eating it
Tbh, “I know nothing on the subject” ought to be enough. :)
Show us the volva
It looks like the gills aren’t attached which is a sign that it is but a cross section would help. Almost certain it is though, especially being under an oak. Bit late in the year yeah but california is temperate enough that its still entirely possible.
Show us the volva
Bro at least ask for a dm…
But in general when in doubt just don’t fuck with them. Let it do it’s thing, mushrooms don’t last long anyways.
